Outpatient Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time Weekends
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga (AESC Chattanooga) is expanding and seeking an experienced Outpatient Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to support our growing specialty and surgical services. This is not an entry-level veterinary position. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical confidence, thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment, and has a solid foundation in surgery, anesthesia, emergency medicine, or advanced general practice. AESC Chattanooga is East Tennessee’s premier provider of 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary care, offering: Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine. Our modern, fully equipped veterinary hospital is supported by a compassionate and highly skilled team dedicated to exceptional medicine and client care. At AESC, we invest in our people because your growth and success matter here.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience required
- Experience in emergency, specialty, surgery, anesthesia, or advanced general practice strongly preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn
- Passion for delivering exceptional veterinary medicine and patient care
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and credentialed technicians with outpatient, surgical, and specialty cases
- Assist with patient intake, history collection, and outpatient procedures
- Perform diagnostics including: Venipuncture and laboratory sample preparation, Radiographs, Urinalysis, fecals, cytology, and bloodwork
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters
- Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-operative care
- Administer medications via IV, SQ, IM, and PO routes
- Monitor patient vitals and comfort during procedures
- Provide compassionate client communication and education
- Accurately dispense prescribed medications
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment and outpatient areas
- Collaborate closely with emergency and specialty teams to support continuity of care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
